Indoor events bring virus outbreak in Republic, Washington
May 1, 2021
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REPUBLIC, Wash. (AP) About 10% of the population of Republic, a small city in north-central Washington, has tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak traced to large indoor events last month at the local Fraternal Order of Eagles hall.
Ferry County Memorial Hospital officials have confirmed more than 100 cases, with one reported death, since the April 9-11 events, including a membership drive that featured dinner, live music and a 1980s-themed karaoke night. Some patients have had to be transferred to Wenatchee and Yakima because of a lack of capacity at the 25-bed hospital the only hospital in a 50-mile radius and other closer facilities.
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GARRETT â Garrett Fraternal Order of Eagles, 220 S. Randolph St., will host Classic City Karaoke beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.
This event is open to the public.
Garrett American Legion Post 178
GARRETT â Garrett American Legion Post 178, 515 W. Fifth Ave., has announced these upcoming events:
Dick s baby back ribs will be served Friday. The Way Back Boys will provide musical entertainment.
The legion executive board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
The legion general meeting will take place at 7 p.m. April 21, with the third nomination and election of officers.
A fish fry will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23. Kessler s Kountry will provide musical entertainment.